2010 Shell Houston Open: Ernie Els favorite to win

by Scott Burgess on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The PGA TOUR heads to Texas for the Shell Houston Open this week, Thurs April 1-4, before golf’s first Major next week. The Shell Houston Open is the final chance for a player to qualify for the Masters with a victory. WIN and your IN! PGA oddsmakers at BODOG.com have Ernie Els as 11/1 odds favorite to win the Shell Houston Open . Paul Casey is the defending Champ. Be sure to get your 2010 Shell Houston Open Prediction in now at BODOG.com

Ernie Els – is already a two time winner this season. He won the World Golf Championships-CA Championship and most recently the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard. He was also on the winning side of the Tavistock Cup squad. He finished T-5 at the Farmers Insurance Open and T-10 at the Northern Trust Open. He’s made all seven cuts entered.

Phil Mickelson – has been a letdown this season, so I'm reluctant to pick him again. But then again it’s Phil we’re talking about. He’s made all six cuts entered but has only one Top 10 finish which was at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He’s currently 44th in FedEX Cup standings. Phil Mickelson is listed at 12/1 odds to win.

Paul Casey – The defending champ has four top 10s finishes in four starts and is looking to keep that hot streak alive heading to the Masters. If he doesn't win, he'll definitely be in the top 10. He finished second at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, T-4 at the The Honda Classic, World Golf Championships-CA Championship and T-10 at the SBS Championship. To say he’s due for a win is an understatement. Paul Casey is listed at 12/1 odds to win.

The Bottom Line: Ernie is a safe bet as he’s red hot, but don’t put it past the young guns. Be sure to get your 2010 Shell Houston Open Prediction in now at BODOG.com and receive a 10% Deposit Bonus and start winning today!